Curated Video
Is Earth’s Greatest Threat...The Sun?
Space weather can have a major effect on the technology we rely on. And a large solar flare could cause the most significant weather threat because so much of essential services are powered by a functioning electrical grid and a...
Astrum
Scientists Are Stumped by Saturns Behavior
New NASA Cassini data shows that Saturn is not the world we once thought it was...
Astrum
What Does Saturn Sound Like from Space?
The sounds of Saturn, or rather the radio and plasma waves that Cassini picked up in Saturn's orbit.
Astrum
Shocking Discoveries on Mercury
The spectacular discoveries NASA's MESSENGER made about Mercury.
Astrum
The Imense Power of Solar System Storms
Storms are a regular occurrence throughout the solar system, and they can get Big. So what are the largest ones we've ever observed?
Astrum
Hubble's Unexpected Discoveries in the Solar System
Hubble doesn't just look at distant nebula and galaxies, but has also observed celestial bodies and events in our own solar system. So what has it seen?
Astrum
Why Scientists Are Worried About the Sun's Corona
We need to better understand the Sun. Here's why NASA (Parker Solar Probe) and ESA (Solar Orbiter) have both sent probes to the Sun in the last few years.
Astrum
The Strangest Object Discovered on Mars
NASA's Opportunity had just made the most important discovery of its mission, the rock vein known as Esperance. But what happened next?
Astrum
Exciting Discoveries on Jupiter's Largest Moon
Almost everything you could want to know about Jupiter's biggest moon, Ganymede.
Veritasium
The Big Misconception About Electricity
This video explores how electrical energy travels from a power plant to your home. It explains the role of electric and magnetic fields in energy transfer and debunks common misconceptions about electron movement. Through the concept of...
Astrum
The Largest Planetary System that Could Exist
How big do you think our solar system is? Up until Pluto? A bit beyond? How big can other solar systems get? Astrum answers!
Astrum
All About Mercury
Almost everything you could want to know about the closest planet to the Sun, Mercury. Real HD photos and videos taken by the MESSENGER probe. We discuss the orbit, climate, geographical features, and general physical characteristics or...
Astrum
How Did Mars Die?
The UAE has joined the space race, skipping the Moon altogether and going straight for Mars. What will the Hope Emirates Mars Mission investigate while in orbit around the red planet?
Astrum
How Bad Is the Radiation on Mars?
How do scientists plan to get astronauts to Mars when space radiation is so strong? What can be done about it? Astrum Answers!
Flipping Physics
LC Circuit Equation Derivations
In this morning's lesson on LC circuits, we derive equations for charge, current, and energy as functions of time. Exploring the total potential energy in the circuit, we use the chain rule to find the second derivative of charge with...
Flipping Physics
Visualizing LC Circuits
Dive into the intricate world of LC circuits with our latest video! Watch as we break down the dynamic graphs and components of inductor-capacitor circuits, exploring charge, current, and energy equations. Our animation vividly...
Science ABC
Nuke In Space: What Would Happen If A Nuke Went Off In Space?
If a nuke exploded in space, gamma rays and X-rays would be emitted and would expand to light up the sky. On the surface of the planet, auroras of light would be seen for thousands of miles within minutes of the blast. The explosion...
Science ABC
Neutron Stars Explained in Simple Words for Laymen
Neutron stars are formed from the core of some starrs. Neutron stars generally have a radius of only around 12 km. With masses exceeding 1.4 times that of the Sun, these are some of the densest objects in the Universe. A tablespoonful of...
Science ABC
Do People Live in The North Pole?
The true geographic North Pole is bereft of vegetation. Trees need soil to flourish. As the North Pole is composed of random chunks of ice in close proximity, there is no way that growth can occur. Then there are months of darkness,...
Science ABC
What Makes A Planet Habitable?
There are many planets in the universe, but very few of them have qualities to support life Taking one celestial body at a time and determining whether it supports life would be slow and inefficient. So, astronomers look for certain...
Curated Video
Magnetic field
A field of force produced by a magnetic object or a changing electrical field. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary...
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Mass spectrometer
An instrument that analyses characteristics of atoms and molecules, including their mass. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
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Aurora
Also known as the Northern or Southern Lights. Natural displays of light in the polar regions, clearly visible in the night sky. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and...